- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milano Marittima to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milano Marittima to Bologna will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 58 trains that leave Milano Marittima for Bologna on Tue, Jun 23, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale TTPER 17554
Regionale TTPER 17594 · Regionale TTPER 4006
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462
Regionale TTPER 4004
Regionale TTPER 17542
Regionale TTPER 17594 · Regionale TTPER 4006
Regionale TTPER 17594 · Regionale TTPER 4006
Regionale TTPER 4000
Regionale TTPER 17554
Regionale TTPER 17542Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milano Marittima to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milano Marittima to Bologna:
A bus is $0.28 (€0.23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milano Marittima to Bologna costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€13). The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Milano Marittima to Bologna trains for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17644 · Regionale TTPER 17544 | 9:52 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2h03 | 11:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17644 · Regionale TTPER 17544 | 10:01 AM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h54 | 11:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17609 · Regionale TTPER 18110 | 10:08 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2h40 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17609 · Regionale TTPER 18110 | 10:16 AM Cesenatico station | 2h32 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17550 | 1:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17550 | 1:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17550 | 1:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17552 | 2:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 3:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17552 | 2:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 3:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17552 | 2:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 3:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17554 | 3:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17554 | 3:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17554 | 3:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17556 | 4:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17556 | 4:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17556 | 4:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17558 | 5:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17558 | 5:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17558 | 5:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17560 | 6:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 7:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17560 | 6:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 7:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17560 | 6:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 7:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17561 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 6:38 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2h10 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17561 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 6:46 PM Cesenatico station | 2h02 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17562 | 7:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 8:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17562 | 7:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 8:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17562 | 7:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 8:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17564 | 8:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 9:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17564 | 8:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 9:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17564 | 8:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 9:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4004 | 9:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h44 | 11:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4004 | 9:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h38 | 11:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4004 | 9:31 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h29 | 11:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17594 · Regionale TTPER 4006 | 10:16 PM Cesenatico station | 1h24 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17594 · Regionale TTPER 4006 | 10:22 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h18 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17594 · Regionale TTPER 4006 | 10:30 PM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h10 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 23 | |||||
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 5:43 AM Cesenatico station | 1h55 | 7:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 5:49 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h49 | 7:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 5:55 AM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h43 | 7:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17641 · Regionale TTPER 3936 | 5:58 AM Cesenatico station | 1h48 | 7:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17640 · Regionale TTPER 17584 · Regionale TTPER 17444 | 6:32 AM Cesenatico station | 2h00 | 8:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17640 · Regionale TTPER 17584 · Regionale TTPER 17444 | 6:46 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h46 | 8:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17640 · Regionale TTPER 17584 · Regionale TTPER 17444 | 6:52 AM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h40 | 8:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 4000 | 7:21 AM Cesenatico station | 1h34 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4000 | 7:27 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h28 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4000 | 7:33 AM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h22 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17642 · Regionale TTPER 17540 | 8:02 AM Cesenatico station | 1h53 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17642 · Regionale TTPER 17540 | 8:11 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h44 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17645 · Regionale Veloce 3908 | 8:18 AM Cesenatico station | 2h08 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17642 · Regionale TTPER 17540 | 8:18 AM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h37 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17542 | 9:16 AM Cesenatico station | 1h39 | 10:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17542 | 9:22 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1h33 | 10:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17542 | 9:31 AM Lido Classe-l.savio | 1h24 | 10:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17644 · Regionale TTPER 17544 | 9:46 AM Cesenatico station | 2h09 | 11:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milano Marittima to Bologna run on average 53 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 53 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Bologna Centrale, Bologna -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milano Marittima to Bologna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milano Marittima to Bologna trains use the Cesenatico to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Milano Marittima and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
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